Assistant Professor of Social Work & Director of Field Education

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor of Social Work & Director of Field Education

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Human Services-519300

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Social Work in the School of Behavioral Health and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor who will also serve as Director of the fully online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program, along with leadership responsibilities as the BSW Program Director.

The candidate selected for this position will be expected to oversee day-to-day operations of the online BSW program, including scheduling, course development, advising, and program assessment; Ensure ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); Coordinate with field education director to support remote field placements and supervision; Lead curriculum review, development, and online pedagogy planning; Manage online program growth, marketing collaboration, and student success initiatives; Teach 6 online courses per academic year across generalist curriculum areas (e.g., HBSE, policy, practice); Maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring; Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery; Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative.

This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations—with partners in education, health, and industry—into every student’s academic journey.

By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership.

Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures.

We seek faculty in all disciplines who are eager to contribute actively to this transformative, campus-wide initiative.

Position Overview

Responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of field education for online students across multiple states; developing and maintaining relationships with virtual and in-person agencies for practicum placements; matching students with appropriate field sites based on geographic location, practice area, and learning goals; training and supporting field instructors and faculty liaisons; ensuring all field operations meet CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); maintaining and updating the BSW Field Education Manual and field course syllabi; collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment data for field education outcomes.

The faculty members will teach 3 online courses per academic semester, including Field Seminar and generalist practice areas (e.g., HBSE, Policy, Diversity); use learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Zoom) and student engagement tools to deliver high-quality synchronous and asynchronous content; advise and mentor BSW students, with a focus on navigating online learning and field readiness; participate in curriculum development, assessment, and CSWE accreditation efforts; maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring; serve on departmental, college, and university committees; collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery; support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited Social Work program and a minimum of two years full-time professional practice experience (post-Master's degree).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience teaching multiple courses across the social work curriculum;


• Experience with academic program leadership or coordination.


• Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).


• Knowledge of online student support needs, inclusive pedagogy, and digital accessibility.


• Experience with field education, student advising, and accreditation processes.


• Evidence of scholarly engagement and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
• Experience teaching multiple courses across the social work curriculum;
• Experience with academic program leadership or coordination.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Knowledge of online student support needs, inclusive pedagogy, and digital accessibility.
• Experience with field education, student advising, and accreditation processes.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement and professional development.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Coordinating all aspects of field education for online students across multiple states.


• Developing and maintaining relationships with virtual and in-person agencies for practicum placements.


• Matching students with appropriate field sites based on geographic location, practice area, and learning goals.


• Training and supporting field instructors and faculty liaisons; ensuring all field operations meet CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).


• Maintaining and updating the BSW Field Education Manual and field course syllabi.


• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment data for field education outcomes.


• The faculty members will teach 3 online courses per academic semester, including Field Seminar and generalist practice areas (e.g., HBSE, Policy, Diversity).


• Use learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Zoom) and student engagement tools to deliver high-quality synchronous and asynchronous content.


• Advise and mentor BSW students, with a focus on navigating online learning and field readiness.


• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and CSWE accreditation efforts; maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring.


• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.


• Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery.


• Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application.

If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position; minimum of two professional references as part of their application.

If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
• References - List of Names and Contact Information for 3
• Teaching Philosophy Statement (Should be no more than 2 pages)

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers